News from June 2018
Fort Lauderdale attorney suspended following reprimand by federal court committee
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Lauderdale attorney Kevin Lawrence Hagen was suspended for 10 days following a Florida Supreme Court decision after he was reprimanded by a federal court committee, The Florida Bar said in a recent announcement.
Lee County denied motion to dismiss artist’s suit over rights to 'Shell Love Bug' sculpture
FORT MYERS – The U.S District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, recently denied a motion by Lee County to dismiss a lawsuit brought by local celebrity artist Pamela Rambo, who claims the county refuses to give her the title to a VW Beetle she turned into a sculpture known as the “Shell Love Bug.”
Suspension pending for Coral Gables attorney who allegedly neglected a client matter for four years
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Coral Gables attorney Aldo Guillermo Busot Jr. will be suspended for three years following an April 19 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations he neglected a client, The Florida Bar said in a recent announcement.
Miami attorney found in contempt, suspended for 5th time since 2014
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney Kenneth Joseph Kukec has been suspended an additional three years following an April 27 Florida Supreme Court ruling that found him in contempt for noncompliance with a previous suspension, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney voluntarily disbarred pending allegations in two client matters
TALLAHASSEE — Tampa attorney Byron John Nenos Jr was voluntarily disbarred following an April 26 Florida Supreme Court ruling, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Ashton Woods Homes' work allegedly brought mold and mildew to couple's property
ORLANDO — Contractor Ashton Orlando Residential LLC, which does business as Ashton Woods Homes and Residential Warranty Co. LLC, has been named as the defendant in a lawsuit filed by property owners alleging breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence and unjust enrichment.
Hurricane-ravaged property owners seek damages from American Integrity Insurance
ORLANDO — Two homeowners are suing American Integrity Insurance Co. of Florida, citing breach of contract in connection with a hurricane damage coverage dispute.
Property owners say Universal Property and Casualty denied coverage for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Property owners are suing Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Co. for breach of contract after the company refused to pay for hurricane-related damage to their properties.
Geovera Specialty Insurance accused of breach of good faith by property owner
ORLANDO — A Florida resident is suing Geovera Specialty Insurance Co. for breach of good faith and fair dealing as part of a coverage dispute.
Wal-Mart shopper blames store for electric mule accident
ORLANDO — A shopper is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP for negligence after the plaintiff was allegedly struck by an electric mule on Wal-Mart property.
Fort Lauderdale attorney voluntarily disbarred following guilty plea in patient brokering scheme
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Fort Lauderdale attorney Vincent Joseph Pravato has been voluntarily disbarred following an April 19 Florida Supreme Court after he pleaded guilty to his part in an insurance patient brokering scheme for which he was arrested in September, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney, Coral Gable attorney suspended over conflicts of interests in long-running tobacco litigation
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Two longtime attorneys, one practicing in Coral Gables and the other in Miami, were suspended following an April 11 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged conflicts of interest involving current and former clients in a long-running tobacco case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Federal judge rules in favor of Great Divide Insurance in suit over convenience store injury claim
FORT PIERCE – A federal judge recently ruled in favor of an insurance company in a lawsuit related to an accident at a convenience store in Sebastian.
Wright National Flood Insurance sued for allegedly failing to pay damages caused by Hurricane Irma
MIAMI – A couple is seeking damages after they allege that Wright National Flood Insurance Co. (Wright National) failed to honor its obligations to reimburse them for damages to their home in Key Colony Beach caused by flooding following Hurricane Irma.
Whirlpool flooding case moved to Florida
A Florida couple is suing Whirlpool Corp. and EcoWater Systems LLC, alleging a faulty water filtration system caused flooding in their home.
Orlando attorney voluntarily disbarred following sentencing for tax evasion
Orlando attorney William Burton Pringle III has been voluntarily disbarred following an April 19 Florida Supreme Court order after he was sentenced in February to three years in prison for tax evasion, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orange County man says driver's negligence caused Clearwater car accident
CLEARWATER — An Orange County resident is suing a motorist, alleging negligence.
Tennessee man sues Westgate Lake after being hit with luggage cart by employee
ORLANDO — A Tennessee resident is suing Westgate Lakes LLC, alleging negligence.
Oft disciplined Fort Myers attorney suspended over allegations he mishandled client matters
Fort Myers attorney Thomas R. Busatta Sr. has been suspended for six months following a Florida Supreme Court order issued this spring over allegations he mishandled multiple client matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Transition House accused of violating FLSA by not paying overtime
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing The Transition House Inc., alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).